Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Class Of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class Of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Temporary Equity [Abstract] Mezzanine Equity Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable To Parent Series A Perpetual Convertible Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 200,000 shares authorized; 162,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; redemption value $162,000 plus accrued and unpaid dividends Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets Cash Cash Cash at beginning of period Cash at end of period Loans Held-For-Sale, Fair Value Disclosure Loans held for sale, at fair value Balance at December 31, 2012 Balance at June 30, 2013 Advances Advances Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of non-interest-bearing advances made on loans serviced for others. Includes receivables for funds advanced by the servicer to meet contractual principal and interest remittance requirements for the investors, pay property taxes and insurance premiums and process foreclosures. Also includes receivables for funds advanced to maintain, repair and market foreclosed real estate properties on behalf of investors. Match Funded Advances Match funded advances Carrying amount of accumulated prepayments made by financial institutions on behalf of borrowers for principal, interest, taxes (for example, property taxes) and insurance (for example, property and catastrophe) accounted for as secured borrowings recognized in the transferor's statement of financial position at the end of each period presented. Servicing Asset at Amortized Cost Mortgage servicing rights, at amortized cost Balance at December 31 Balance at June 30 Servicing Asset at Fair Value, Amount Servicing asset at fair value, amount Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value Balance at December 31, 2012 Balance at June 30, 2013 Receivables, Net Other Receivables, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net Deferred tax assets, net Goodwill Goodwill on acquisition Goodwill Balance at December 31, 2012 Balance at June 30, 2013 Premises and Equipment, Net Premises and equipment, net Debt Service Accounts Debt service accounts Includes amounts collected on pledged advances to be remitted to the trustee which have not yet been applied to reduce the related match funded debt. The balance also includes amounts that have been set aside from the proceeds of match funded advance facilities to provide for possible shortfalls in the funds available to pay certain expenses and interest. These funds are held in interest earning accounts. Other Assets Other assets Other assets Assets Balance as of Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities [Abstract] Liabilities Liabilities Match Funded Liabilities Balance Outstanding Match funded liabilities Carrying amount of liabilities associated with accumulated prepayments made by financial institutions on behalf of borrowers for principal, interest, taxes (for example, property taxes) and insurance (for example, property and catastrophe) accounted for as secured borrowings recognized in the transferor's statement of financial position at the end of each period presented. Other Borrowings Balance Outstanding Other borrowings Other Liabilities Other liabilities Total other liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Note 24) Stockholders' Equity Attributable To Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Common Stock, .01 Par Value 200,000,000 Shares Authorized 135,643,647 and 135,637,932 Shares Issued and Outstanding At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Respectively Common stock, $.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 135,754,992 and 135,637,932 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively Additional Paid-In Capital Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net Of Income Taxes Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes Stockholders' Equity Attributable To Parent Total stockholders' equity Total stockholders' equity Balance at Balance at Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders' equity Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders' equity Temporary Equity, Par Or Stated Value Per Share Convertible preferred stock series A, par value (in dollars per share) Temporary Equity, Shares Authorized Convertible preferred stock series A, shares authorized Temporary Equity, Shares Issued Convertible preferred stock series A, shares issued Temporary Equity, Shares Outstanding Convertible preferred stock series A, shares outstanding Temporary Equity, Redemption Value Convertible preferred stock series A, redemption value (in dollars) Common Stock, Par Value (In Dollars Per Share) Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Balance at (in shares) Balance at (in shares) Income Statement [Abstract] Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues [Abstract] Revenue Revenue Servicing Fees, Net Servicing and subservicing fees Servicing and subservicing fees Gain On Loans Held For Sale Net Gain on loans held for sale, net Gain on loans held for sale, net This element represent net gain (loss) resulting from a sale of loans and fair value adjustments to loans held for sale, at fair value. Other Revenues Other revenues Total Revenue Revenues Revenue Total revenue Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses Operating expenses Compensation and Benefits Compensation and benefits Amortization Of Mortgage Servicing Rights Amortization of MSRs Amortization of servicing rights Amortization of mortgage servicing rights Servicing and Origination Servicing and origination Non-labor costs directly associated with income earned from servicing mortgage loans, excluding amortization of mortgage servicing rights. Technology and Communications Technology and communications Professional Fees Professional fees Professional services Occupancy and Equipment Occupancy and equipment Other Operating Expenses Other operating expenses Operating Expenses Operating expenses Total operating expenses Operating Income (Loss) Income from operations Income from operations Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other income (expense) Other income (expense) Interest Income Interest income Interest Expense Interest expense Financing liabilities , interest expense Interest expense Loss On Debt Redemption Loss on debt redemption Represents loss on debt redemption. Gain (loss) on debt redemption Other, Net Other, net Other income (expense), net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other expense, net Other expense, net Income Before Income Taxes Income before income taxes Income Tax Expense Income tax expense Net Income Net income Net income Net income Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact Preferred stock dividends Preferred stock dividends Deemed Dividend Related To Beneficial Conversion Feature Of Preferred Stock Income Statement Impact Deemed dividend related to beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock Represents deemed dividend related to beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock related to income statement. Deemed dividend related to beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Parent Net income attributable to Ocwen Financial Corporation (in dollars) Net income attributable to Ocwen common stockholders (in dollars) Net income attributable to Ocwen common stockholders Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings per share attributable to Ocwen common stockholders Earnings per share attributable to Ocwen common stockholders Basic (In Dollars Per Share) Basic EPS Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) Diluted (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average common shares outstanding Weighted average common shares outstanding Basic (In Shares) Weighted average shares of common stock Basic (in shares) Diluted (In Shares) Dilutive weighted average shares of common stock Diluted (in shares) Dilutive weighted average shares of common stock Statement Of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes: Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes: Unrealized Foreign Currency Translation Income (Loss) Arising During Period (1) Unrealized foreign currency translation income (loss) arising during the period Change In Deferred Loss On Cash Flow Hedges Arising During Period (2) Change in deferred loss on cash flow hedges arising during the period Reclassification Adjustment For Losses On Cash Flow Hedges Included In Net Income (3) Reclassification adjustment for losses on cash flow hedges included in net income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges, Net Of Tax Net change in deferred loss on cash flow hedges Net change in deferred loss on cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net Of Tax Other Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax Total other comprehensive income, net of income taxes Total other comprehensive income, net of income taxes Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax, Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income Comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Other comprehensive income (loss), Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, Income tax benefit (expense) Income tax benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment On Derivatives Included In Net Income, Tax Other comprehensive income (loss), Reclassification adjustment on derivatives, Income tax benefit (expense) Income tax expense Statement Of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Increase (Decrease) In Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Dividends, Preferred Stock Preferred stock dividends Preferred stock dividends Preferred stock dividends Preferred stock dividends ($18.54 per share) Deemed Dividend Related To Beneficial Conversion Feature Of Preferred Stock Equity Impact Deemed dividend related to beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock Represents deemed dividend related to beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock related to equity impact. Deemed dividend related to beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock Conversion Of 3.25 Convertible Notes Conversion of 3.25% Convertible Notes to common stock Conversion of 3.25% Convertible Notes Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion Of Convertible Securities Conversion of 3.25% Convertible Notes (in shares) Conversion of 3.25% Convertible Notes (in Shares) Exercise Of Common Stock Options Exercise of common stock options Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises In Period Exercise of common stock options (in shares) Exercise of common stock options (in Shares) Equity-Based Compensation Equity-based compensation Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Equity-based compensation (in shares) Other Comprehensive Income, Net Of Income Taxes Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes Stated Percentage Of Convertible Notes Percentage of interest rate on convertible notes Conversion of convertible notes Stated percentage of convertible notes Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared Preferred stock dividends per share Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Rescap Servicing Operations [Member] ResCap Servicing Operations Specific acquisition. Correspondent One [Member] Correspondent One S.A. Correspondent One This element represents information of Correspondent one. Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities Cash flows from operating activities Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income (Loss) To Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Amortization Of Debt Discount Amortization of debt discount Amortization Of Debt Issuance Costs - Senior Secured Term Loans Amortization of debt issuance costs - SSTL Amortization of debt issuance costs - senior secured term loans Depreciation Depreciation Gain On Sales Of Loans Net Gain on sales of loans The net gain on sales of loans classified as held-for-sale. Gain on sales of loans Realized and Unrealized Losses On Derivative Financial Instruments, Net Realized and unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments, net Realized and unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments, net Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on derivative financial instruments, net Loss (Gain) On Extinguishment Of Debt Amount wrote-off of unamortized deferred losses in AOCL Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt Loss on extinguishment of debt Amount wrote-off of unamortized deferred losses in AOCL Payments To Purchase Loans Held-For-Sale Payments to acquire non-performing mortgage loans held for sale Origination and purchase of loans held for sale Origination and purchase of loans held for sale Net Cash Provided By Loans Held For Resale Activities Proceeds from sale and collection of loans held for sale Increase (Decrease) In Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in assets and liabilities: Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Advances and Transfers Accounted For As Secured Borrowings Advances Decrease in advances and match funded advances The net change during the reporting period in the carrying amount of non-interest-bearing advances on loans serviced for others and advances transferred to special purpose entities in transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. Decrease in advances and match funded advances Decrease (Increase) In Receivables and Other Assets, Net Decrease (increase) in receivables and other assets, net Decrease (increase) in receivables and other assets, net Decrease in receivables and other assets, net Increase In Servicer Liabilities Increase in servicer liabilities Increase (Decrease) In Other Liabilities Increase (decrease) in other liabilities Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Other, net Other, net Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities Cash flows from investing activities Net Cash Paid Net cash paid Cash paid to acquire ResCap Servicing Operations (a component of Residential Capital, LLC) Payments To Acquire Mortgage Servicing Rights (Msr) Purchase of mortgage servicing rights, net Purchase of mortgage servicing rights, net Cash paid for MSRs acquired, net of servicing liabilities assumed Payments To Acquire Advances In Connection With Purchase Of Mortgage Servicing Rights The cash outflow to obtain non-interest bearing advances made on loans serviced for others and other related assets. Acquisition of advances in connection with the purchase of mortgage servicing rights Payments to Acquire Loans Held-for-investment Origination of loans held for investment Origination of loans held for investment Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held-for-investment Principal payments received on loans held for investment Proceeds From Sale Of Advance Financing Subsidiary and Special Purpose Entity Proceeds from sale of advance financing subsidiary and special purpose entity Net assets of advance SPEs Proceeds From Sale Of Advances and Match Funded Advances In Connection With Sale Of M S Rs Proceeds from sale of match funded advances The cash inflow from the sale of non-interest bearing advances and match funded advances made on loans serviced for others in connection with the sale of MSRs. Proceeds received from sale of servicing advances Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates Proceeds from sale of diversified fee businesses to Altisource Portfolio Solution, S.A. Cash Acquired From Acquisition Net cash acquired in step acquisition of Correspondent One S.A. Payments To Acquire Businesses and Interest In Affiliates Distributions of capital from unconsolidated entities Distributions of capital from unconsolidated entities Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Additions to premises and equipment Additions to premises and equipment Payments For (Proceeds From) Other Investing Activities Other Other Other Net Cash Used In Investing Activities Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds From Match Funded Liabilities Net proceeds from (repayment of) match funded liabilities Net proceeds from match funded liabilities Represents net cash inflow match funded liabilities. Proceeds From Other Debt Net proceeds from other borrowings Repayments Of Other Debt Repayment of other borrowings Repayment of other borrowings Payments Of Debt Issuance Costs Payment of debt issuance costs - senior secured term loan Payment of debt issuance costs - senior secured term loan Proceeds From Sale Of Mortgage Servicing Rights Accounted For As Financing Proceeds from sale of mortgage servicing rights accounted for as a financing Cash inflow from the sale of mortgage servicing rights in a transaction that did not meet the requirements for sale accounting and was accounted for as a financing. Proceeds From Sale Of Loans Accounted For As A Financing Proceeds from sale of loans accounted for as a financing Represents cash inflow from the sale of loans in a transaction that did not meet the requirements for sale accounting and was accounted for as a financing. Repayments Of Long-Term Debt, Long-Term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Redemption of 10.875% Capital Securities Redemption of 10.875% Capital Securities Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised Exercise of common stock options Exercise of common stock options Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Payment of preferred stock dividends Proceeds From (Payments For) Other Financing Activities Other Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities Net cash (used) provided by financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities Cash, Period Increase (Decrease) Net increase in cash Net increase (decrease) in cash Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract] Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) [Abstract] Supplemental business acquisition information - ResCap Servicing Operations Supplemental business acquisition information Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value Of Assets Acquired [Abstract] Fair value of assets acquired Fair value of assets acquired Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Advances Acquired One Advances Advances The amount of advances that an Entity acquires in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition. Noncash is defined as information about all investing and financing activities of an enterprise during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Advances Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Mortgage Servicing Rights Acquired One Mortgage servicing rights Mortgage servicing rights The amount of mortgage servicing rights that an Entity acquires in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition. Noncash is defined as information about all investing and financing activities of an enterprise during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired Premises and equipment Premises and equipment Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Goodwill Acquired Goodwill Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Amount of recognized goodwill Recognized goodwill The amount of goodwill that an Entity acquires in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition. Noncash is defined as information about all investing and financing activities of an enterprise during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition, Accounts Receivable Acquired Receivables and other assets Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value Of Assets Acquired, Total Fair value of asset acquired, total Unpaid principal balance assets acquired Mortgage Servicing Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement agreed to acquire loan Fair value of asset acquired, total Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value Of Liabilities Assumed [Abstract] Fair value of liabilities assumed Fair value of liabilities assumed Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition, Payables Assumed Accrued bonuses Accrued expenses and other liabilities Accrued expenses and other liabilities Accrued expenses Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Total Total consideration Total consideration Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Amount Due To Seller For Purchase Price Adjustments Amount due to seller for purchase price adjustments Represents noncash or part noncash acquisition amount due to seller for purchase price adjustments. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Business acquisition, cost of acquired entity, cash paid Cash paid Aggregate purchase price paid Purchase price Capital Securities Interest Rate Stated Percentage Redemption of capital securities Redemption of Capital Securities Represents the interest rate on capital trust securities. Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Asset Sales and Financing [Abstract] Asset Sales and Financing [Abstract] Asset Sales and Financing [Text Block] Dispositions Disclosure [Text Block] SECURITIZATIONS AND VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES The entire disclosure for sales of assets and liabilities directly associated with those assets that will be transferred in the transaction. This may include a description of an asset sale (or series of individually immaterial assets sales) completed during the period, including background, timing, and assets and liabilities sold. This element does not include fixed asset sales and plant closings. Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Loans Held For Sale At Fair Value [Abstract] Loans Held For Sale At Fair Value [Abstract] Loans Held For Sale At Fair Value [Text Block] LOANS HELD FOR SALE, AT FAIR VALUE This element represents information of loans held for sale at fair value. Advances [Abstract] Advances [Abstract]